The Traitors: What is the new twist and how could it affect the show?
The IndependentSign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Traitors crept back onto BBC One last night, but while Claudia Winkleman’s wall of a fringe and the garishly decorated Scottish castle were both familiar sights, the smash-hit show has returned with one big twist. Series host Winkleman had previously teased that things would be “different” in the game of deception this year, following a shocking season two finale that saw Traitor Harry walk away with the £95,150 prize pot. Minah is one of this year’s Traitors The opening episode also saw Winkleman select this year’s traitors: financial investigator Armani, retired opera singer Linda, and call centre manager Minah. Plan auto-renews until cancelled Try for free In a three-star review of the show for The Independent, critic Nick Hilton wrote: “Viewers watching this first episode will be left fearing for Winkleman’s chosen trio of Traitors.